BD FACSMelody Cell Sorter

Introduction:

Cell sorting has emerged as an indispensable component in advancing the frontiers of knowledge and discovery in the life sciences. While cell sorting activities are predominantly carried out using instruments housed within core laboratories, logistical challenges surrounding sample transportation and timely access persist. The availability of an on-site cell sorter that consistently yields reliable and reproducible results stands to significantly benefit researchers across diverse fields of inquiry. Finding a solution that is user-friendly, easily deployable, and requires minimal maintenance is imperative. The BD FACSMelody™ cell sorter addresses these needs, offering a user-friendly and efficient cell sorting capability. This sorter streamlines operation processes, saving time while delivering high-quality and reproducible outcomes. At the same time, the BD FACSMelody™ cell sorter enhances accessibility to the complex realm of flow cytometry and sorting for a wider array of researchers, fostering in-depth scientific insights, operational efficiency, and cost savings. Leveraging proprietary technology exclusive to BD, the BD FACSMelody™ cell sorter draws on the established BD FACSAria™ platform, known for its superior performance and reliability, featuring fixed alignment and gel-coupled cuvettes to further enhance its sorting capabilities.

Specifications:

• Laser: 488 nm Blue, 640 nm Red
• Fluidics
  • Temperature control: 4°C, 22°C, 37°C and 42°C or off
• Nozzle: 100-µm nozzle
• Sample agitation: Adjustable through the software to keep the sample constantly suspended
• Sort collection
  • 4-way sorting: 1.5-, 2.0-, and 5.0-mL tubes
  • 2-way sorting: 1.5-, 2.0- and 5.0-mL tubes
  • 1-way sorting: 6-, 24-, 48-, 96- and 384-well plates, 96-well PCR tray
• Temperature control: water recirculation unit to provide heating or cooling for collection into tube holders
• Index Sorting
  • Correlation of flow cytometry parameters of sorted events with well location of a multiwell plate, tray or slide (standard feature enabled with optional plate sorting).